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SB1299 Amended Multiple Times as It Heads to Final Vote

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Whoever said “practice makes perfect” clearly never witnessed the legislative gymnastics of Senate Bill 1299. Originally pitched as a bill to support law enforcement grants, SB1299 has undergone more facelifts than a Hollywood socialite—each version raiding funds from community colleges and Arizona’s Justice Reinvestment Program to benefit the Department of Public Safety (DPS). In its …

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High Hopes, Low Votes: Rural Cannabis Bill Goes Up in Smoke

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Rural licensing had its day on the House Floor on Monday June 23rd. S.B. 1057 was the second incarnation of SB 1713 – “Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities” – introduced by Republican Senator David Gowan (LD 19), Though the bill ultimately failed to advance, its goals lived on in the form of Striker SB 1057. …

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Cannabis Bills Teeter on the Edge as Session Winds Down- Update Week 23

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This week opened with two cannabis-related bills still alive—just barely. SB 1230, which would fund medical marijuana research grants, was revived by a Motion to Reconsider and hanging on by a thread. SB 1057, aimed at supporting marijuana dual licensees in rural communities, also remained in play. But by the end this week, the number …

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WATCH SB 1299: Cannabis Enforcement Bill Revived and Fast-Tracked Despite Legal Questions

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A controversial cannabis enforcement bill that had seemingly stalled in committee has come roaring back to life. Senate Bill 1299, a late-session “striker” bill, was revived this week and pushed through multiple hurdles on Wednesday, June 18. After months of dormancy and no hearing in the House Rules Committee, the bill was suddenly fast-tracked—clearing House …

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Legislative Update – Week 22: The End Is Near

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The end of session, rumored to be just around the corner — possibly as soon as next week. Only two cannabis-related bills remain in play, and expect both to hit the House Floor early next week. SB 1230 – Medical Marijuana Research Grants SB 1230 murdered in cold blood last week during its third reading …

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Legislative Update – Week 21: Clinical Cannabis Research Bill Silently Slaughtered on House Floor

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After weeks of waiting for movement, SB1230 — Marijuana; Clinical Research Trial — finally had its chance on the House floor, but it met a silent execution. Sponsored by Senator Payne, the bill, SB1230, created to fix a problem with a law passed in 2021. The original law, HB2298, allowed the Arizona Biomedical Research Center …

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Arizona Budget Talks Heat Up— Cannabis Measures Still Sideline Issue (Update: Week 19 & 20)

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With a rumored June 20th deadline looming, Arizona lawmakers have been actively negotiating the state budget for fiscal year 2026, while cannabis-related measures remain on the sidelines. So, what is the state budget? Think of it like a household budget. Just as individuals plan how to spend their paychecks on rent, groceries, and gas, the …

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Cannabis Bills Stall as Budget Takes Priority in Arizona Legislature- Week 18

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Update Week 18 | Phoenix, AZ — Only two cannabis-related bills remain, and both are stalled as Arizona lawmakers shift their focus almost exclusively to finalizing the state budget. Senate Bill 1230, which would direct funding from the Medical Marijuana Fund to support FDA-approved clinical cannabis research, has passed Committee of the Whole but has …

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Protecting Kids or Policing Ads? Arizona’s Marijuana Law in Focus- Arizona Legislative Update- Week 17

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As Week 17 draws to an end, House Bill 2179—which would place new limits on marijuana advertising—has been sent to Governor Hobbs for a decision. She now has three choices: sign the bill into law, veto it, or do nothing and allow it to become law without her signature. If she vetoes it, the Legislature …

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Week 16 Update: Three Cannabis Measures Remain Active

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As of Week 16, three cannabis-related measures remain active. HB2179 – Marijuana; Advertising; Restrictions has passed the Senate on third reading and has returned to the House of Representatives. SB1230 – Marijuana; Clinical Research Trial has stalled, still awaiting its third reading. Likewise, SB1057 – Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities has also stalled, having only …

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